Official account of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our mission is to #EndCancer through patient care, research, education & prevention.
Being heartbroken is not just an emotion - it can also be a medical condition.
Dr. Leslie Ynalvez shares more about broken heart syndrome, including symptoms, treatment and how it can affect cancer treatment: spr.ly/6015B1ffzR@LYnalvez#EndCancer
The @FDA has approved rusfertide, a treatment for adults with polycythemia vera.
Dr. Naveen Pemmaraju says the treatment can reduce the need for regular blood draws and improve quality of life for patients.
Learn more: spr.ly/6014B12mem#EndCancer@doctorpemm
Maybe you've heard you're too old or recent travel prohibits you from donating blood.
Our Dr. Joanne Becker breaks down these myths and sets the record straight on blood donation: spr.ly/6016B1LBwK#EndCancer
Our experts are working with researchers at @UTAustin to determine where microplastic particles may accumulate in tissues and whether they drive changes associated with cancer.
Dr. Andrea Viale shares more: spr.ly/6018B10AZr#EndCancer
.@UTAustin and @UTMDAnderson researchers are combining environmental and clinical expertise to investigate whether microplastic particles contribute to cancer. Their findings will highlight how environmental factors affect our bodies and could help reduce contamination in food